ADVOCACY MATTERS
Welcome to the Kansas Arts Network’s Advocacy Center. On this page we’ll share current information about arts legislation and issues, as well as calls for action. Arts supporters can make an impact by speaking up for the issues they care about. We encourage all Kansans to be informed and communicate with their elected officials in support of the arts.
Advocacy Action Alert: Contact your newly elected or re-elected representatives now! Here’s a sample letter. Congratulate them on their role and make sure they know you are a partner in serving your community.
2026 Candidate Survey Responses
We sent every candidate running for a Kansas state office an invitation to participate in the survey questions listed below. See the responses of participating candidates below.
Arts Day at the State Capitol
Save the Date for January 21, 2027 during Legislative Session in Topeka.
Event details and logistics will be released close to the event date.
ADVOCACY TRAINING
Advocacy Training Slides & Zoom Recording
KAN hosted an advocacy training on January 14 that was presented by Angela Cassette, Sarah Fizell & Margaret Keough. We have provided a copy of the slides that can be accessed by clicking on the graphic above or the button below.
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR THE KANSAS ARTS COMMISSION
Advocacy Ask: Kansans are encouraged to communicate with their state representatives and encourage funding for the Kansas Arts Commission, which is part of the Department of Commerce. Arts organizations are encouraged to invite their state representatives to arts events in their districts and to ensure that state representatives know about how the arts benefit their district.